Well, missed again. Despite management's best and most heroic efforts, still can't seem to get our Omani partners to move. Maybe next week. In the mean time, I've moved back into the IRATE camp. Just dumbfounds me ... " ... shortly after your return to Oman in May ...". Even 2 weeks doesn't count as "shortly"? Sheesh.

Charlie, I know you're reading this and this is in no way directed at you or Frank. I firmly believe that no one can do a better job than you guys ... and I know that you must also be extremely frustrated. We still back you and wish you all the best next week.